Main photo David Jones / The Joneses who met Penny and Alastair at Rod’s recent big Glasto gig .
“Oi. Trousers!”
On Sunday Penny featured in an 8 page article in The Mail on Sunday YOU Magazine
Penny Spoke to the Daily Mail whilst promoting her forthcoming memoir disclosing that Rod sometimes expresses his disapproval of particular outfits. Rod “firmly prefers his wife in skirts”, and occasionally chides her with the phrase: “Oi. Trousers!”.
Penny also spoke of Sex with Rod at 80 and told for the first time the Gregg Wallace story
Penny also shares an exclusive extract from her new memoir, Someone Like Me, and opens up about the traumatic experiences she endured before meeting husband Rod Stewart. From surviving sexual predators to bullying, Penny reveals what she went through, which has been kept under wraps until now.
‘So many women come forward after many years with their stories because they have buried it. They feel guilty, ashamed, that no one will believe them,’ she says. ‘I didn’t feel ready. I still had a lot of unanswered questions of my own. The book is a form of therapy for me.’
Go to @dailymail to read more online.
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If you want to buy a copy of this magazine go to https://www.yourcelebritymagazines.com/collections/rod-stewart/products/you-magazine-august-31-2025-penny-lancaster-rod-stewart?fbclid=IwY2xjawMn_9JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkdmEzYW4zYUF6eVJJRTlnAR5g4XS14gJLB0lAOXYzFbbCeIeBtwxgkICP2mpAS__dOYBP8XYx_nnMW9yXMQ_aem_wlA4kOKFfQQn8QMOEaUHKw
Pre order Penny’s book here https://www.waterstones.com/book/someone-like-me/penny-lancaster/9781526686978
Someone Like Me is published by @bloomsburypublishing on September 25th.
If you would like a signed copy go to
The Small Faces and The Faces On Track: Every Album, Every Song
This gem of a book was published last year but somehow passed us by
Small Faces. Big Sound. There were but four Small Faces. First, they were the sharp little mod fourpiece of the ‘All Or Nothing’ Decca years, Carnaby Street, Ready Steady Go! and Rave magazine. Then they were the irreverent freakbeat experimentalists of the Immediate years, with ‘Tin Soldier’, ‘Lazy Sunday’ and classic album Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake. Their hits were praised, covered and imitated by subsequent rock musicians such as Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher. When The Small Faces split, Steve Marriott formed Humble Pie with Peter Frampton, and the rest of the band became The Faces with the addition of future Rolling Stone Ron Wood and vocalist Rod Stewart. The Faces became one of the biggest rock bands of the seventies via albums such as A Nod Is As Good As A Wink… To A Blind Horse and Ooh La La or worldwide hit ‘Stay With Me’. When those bands came to a natural end, and with ‘Itchycoo Park’ returned to the top ten, The Small Faces reformed for two more albums. Were they ill-advised or are they ripe for re-evaluation? The evidence is laid out here. For this is the full story song-by-song, from the very start, to the end …
Published by Sonic Bond and written by Andrew Darlington this book is a great read for and Small Faces, Faces or related fans
Win an author signed copy of Dear Rod An Apology
Paolo Hewitt has signed 5 copies of his new book Dear Rod…An Apology for us to give away if you want a copy just answer the simple question
What was the title of the Ronnie Lane Book Paolo co wrote with John Hellier in 2017
Send your answers on a postcard..only joking , just email your answer to [email protected]
In 1984, Paolo Hewitt met and interviewed Rod and has regretted it ever since. Why? Paolo says: “Because I did not honour the man who meant so much to me as a kid growing up. The man deserved better, and forty-two years later, I have the chance to make amends. I have written a small book – three and a half thousand words long – and here are the opening paragraphs…”
Rod, I know what I should have done now.
I should have walked into that Wembley rehearsal room, told you to stand up, and then I should have hugged you. I should have said,
‘Rod Stewart, thank you. Thank you so much. You have no idea what you and your band The Faces, and your music meant to me in the seventies.
‘When I first met you, I was thirteen years old, and I lived in a children’s home. I was massively depressed, and blackness surrounded my whole being.
‘And then you came along to save me. You gave me identity, you gave me purpose, but above all, you made me see that there was another world out there, one I could aspire to. Do you know how you did it? Of course, you don’t.
‘Here’s how…’
Order your copy of this great read from
Watch for an exclusive interview with Paolo in a special Faces edition of SMILER coming soon
What’s On
Penny is appearing at the Cheltenham literature Festival on Thursday October 16th
If you get down to Denmark street London this weekend you can join in on a sensational Wolfie’s exclusive serve
The street of Bowie, The Stones and The Pistols.
This weekend, it’s Wolfie’s on the set list.
An exclusive serve at Thirteen, Chateau Denmark.
Pop-ups across the street.
Music, culture, whisky – all in one place.
Denmark Street Sessions start here.
See the Line up https://ctrk.klclick.com/l/01K45T8Y2K79S1HW42K00KNF0R_0
US Fan’s are in for a treat when The Faces Of Rod play Aquila’s Nest Vineyard in Connecticut on Sunday December 14
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Faces of Rod pays tribute to the legendary Sir Rod Stewart! This truly unique show takes you on a journey through his most iconic eras—from his early days with The Faces and the Jeff Beck Group to his chart-topping solo career.
Frontman Eric Visnov masterfully channels Rod Stewart’s distinctive voice and magnetic stage presence, backed by a stellar band that captures the raw, electrifying energy of Rod in his prime. The performance includes fan favorites like:
🎶 Maggie May
🎶 Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?
🎶 Forever Young
🎶 Some Guys Have All the Luck
🎶 Young Turks
🎶 Tonight’s the Night
🎶 Stay With Me
🎶 You Wear It Well
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to his music, Faces of Rod delivers the passion, swagger, and showmanship that made Rod Stewart a rock and roll icon.
Don’t miss this electrifying tribute to one of music’s greatest legends!
For more information and tickets go to https://www.aquilasnestvineyards.com/service-page/a-tribute-to-sir-rod-stewart?fbclid=IwY2xjawMlb29leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmfr5Om1uKkBwr9jZceDZoi_gMOGeu47_AvWH2wKDy9gQfMomtzpi-OEO1gO_aem_VsMT0tyxVLQHa5bRtYmNVg
Robin Le Mesurier
Amazon prime viewers can catch Robin Le Mesurier in the series “Sport Crime” Robin is featured in Episodes 5 and 6 “Kick The Junk”
Coming soon Luca Tramontin from Sport Crime talks about working with Robin.
Rick St James
Everyone at SMILER was sad to hear this week about the passing of US Rod tribute Rick St James in July this year, Rick has featured many times over the years in our news section and was always a pleasure to talk to, Rick was that good at his art he even got endorsed by Carmine Appice who played with Rick.
And Finally..
Rod’s having a quiet news week so here’s a great shot of him from Shanlee Johnson
Rod’s lawyers have finally joined in our campaign against the sick scammers Penny told YOU Magazine that AI was terrifying “I’ve just seen images of Rod on his death bed with tubes coming out of him and me standing over him, We had to get our lawyer involved”
Be careful out there and don’t click on anything you are not sure about.
We started with Penny so lets end with Penny, here is a great photo sent of Penny meeting SMILER members Barbara Holland and Maureen Gale.
I won’t be here next week so see you the week after next…but watch for some breaking news next week…